Thursday, 14 August 2014

Jalandhar, Punjab (August 13, 2014):
Observing August 13 as “Azaadi Sankalp Divas”, Dal Khalsa stressed that
the struggle of Sikhs is aimed to find an independent foothold in the
comity of nations. As protagonists of Sikh independence, the
organization asked the Indian leadership to honour all broken promises
made by Hindu leaders before and after transfer of power in 1947.

To commemorate organization’s 36th foundation day, a Conference on
the subject of Azaadi-The only way, was held here today at a local
gurdwara. At the conclusion of the conference, hundreds of party
activists carrying saffron flags, banners and placards took to streets
to convey their message. The organization distributed posters and
leaflets to passing by and gave a call to stay away from15th August
celebrations. Activists were wearing T-shirts on which Azaadi-the only
way was inscribed along with portrait of Sant Bhindrawale.

Dal Khalsa holds Azadi march in Jalandhar city

While addressing the spirited gathering
of youngsters, party head Harchranjit Singh Dhami said 67 years ago,
Hindus got their independence on 15 August while Muslims got it on 14
August. Extending congratulations to both Muslims and Hindus on their
67th independence day, he said Sikh Nation missed the bus as it was not
lucky enough to get their own homeland. He said since then Sikhs have
been aspiring for their sovereign self-rule. Ruing the torturous and
humiliating journey of the last seven decades, the party president said
that the community regrets the decision of the then Sikh leaders to join
Union of India.

Another view of Azadi March held by Dal Khalsa in Jalandhar City on August 13, 2014

Giving the call to Sikhs to observe 15th Aug as a black day, he
said there was no reason for Sikhs to celebrate India’s independence
day. Rather it should be a day to pledge to reinforce our efforts to
break the shackles of slavery.
He however made it clear that Sikhs do not have any enmity with India
or its people but their fight is with the rulers and policy makers of
this country who have betrayed the Sikhs and who are a main hurdle in
granting right to self determination to our people.

He said their group was asking for the right of self-determination
for the people of the state. India should allow plebiscite in Punjab –in
case the people decide to be with the Union of India, we will accept
it, said Dhami. He hastened to add that such a plebiscite must be held
under the auspices of the United Nations.
The message of organization’s patron and exiled leader Gajinder Singh
was read out by Sarbjit Singh Ghuman. In his message, he said “I
believe the only way for permanent peace and growth in this region is
that people of Punjab, Kashmir and other struggling people should be
given the choice through self-determination, which is the right of every
nationality”.

Welcoming the statement of Telangana
Rastra Samiti Rajya Sabha Member Parliament, Ms. K Kavitha, party
spokesperson Kanwar Pal Singh condemned the registration of a case
against her under sedition laws. He echoed Kavitha’s statement that J
& K and Telangana were both forcefully annexed to India. Praising
Kavitha for showing courage to speak truth, he said Sikhs too were
cheated by the Indian leadership. “Kavitha reinforced our standpoint
that India follows a smash and grab policy vis-à-vis ethnic and
religious minorities, he added.

PICTURES BELOW

A Sikh youth holds a poster declaring that Punjab wants freedom from India.

Taking RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to task
for stating that the cultural identity of all Indians is Hindutva, he
said Sikhs take it as an affront to their separate distinct identity.
Sikhs are not Hindus and we reiterate this loud and clear.

He said ever since the Modi Sarkar was
formed, RSS has got a field day to mock and tease minorities. The RSS
leadership is working towards transforming India into a Hindu rashtra in
real terms. “With a hardcore Hindutva face at the helm of affairs, RSS
has started playing the Hindu card brazenly”, said he. Doing tough talk,
he said majority fundamentalism breeds minority fundamentalism and this
is what happened in the past that led to unrest in Punjab.

Announcing his party’s future plans,
Satnam Singh said the party would endeavour to expand its base and
strengthen its organisational structure.

Sunday, 10 August 2014

RAKHRI
HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH SIKHISM & IS AGAINST SIKH PRINCIPALS AS IT
SHOWS A FEMALE AS WEAK IN NEED OF PROTECTION,OUR KAURS ARE ON THE SAME
LEVEL AS SINGHS BOTH CAN DEFEND THEMSELVES & HAVE FOUGHT SIDE BY
SIDE ON THE BATTLEFIELD - THOSE WHO STILL WANT
TO CELEBRATE THIS HINDU FESTIVAL CAN DO SO..BUT DON'T MIX SIKHISM WITH
IT..INSTEAD OF A USELESS THREAD PUT A KARA ON YOUR BROTHER/SISTER IF
THEY DON'T HAVE ONE WHICH GURU SAHIB HAS GIVEN US